Samsung HW-J355 vs Samsung HW-N850 review

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It makes sense comparing Samsung HW-J355 vs Samsung HW-N850 because they both are able to give some premium features. Based on our rating, HW-J355 has a total rating of 6.6 out of 10 versus 8.6 for HW-N850. The competitors' control buttons are different: power, volume down, volume up, input and power, input, volume down, volume up, respectively.

Audio features

Both soundbars have active amplification type. A significant difference between the units in the number of channels, the Samsung HW-J355 has 2.1 versus 5.1.2 for the Samsung HW-N850. The output power is different and equal to 120 W for the HW-J355 versus 372 (overall) W for the HW-N850. Competitors do not have a built-in subwoofer. The HW-J355 has a wired and wireless connection to separate subwoofer, and the HW-N850 - wireless. Both models received our 7 rating of 10 for their audio features and specs.

Streaming services

Each of rivals supports AirPlay. Spotify is available on each of the soundbars. Both devices can play streaming audio from Pandora, Tuneln, Deezer, Chromecast.

Connectivity

These models have the ability to connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the HW-N850 supports HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC). Both soundbars have a USB connector. For connectivity, the HW-J355 received a rating of 6/10 versus 7/10, respectively. App control is available in every soundbar. A built-in microphone is present only on the HW-N850. Multi-room is only available for the Samsung HW-N850.

Multichannel surround

Only the HW-N850 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the HW-N850. For multichannel surround Samsung HW-J355 got a rating of 4, and Samsung HW-N850 9 out of 10.

Advantages Samsung HW-N850 over Samsung HW-J355